Beer, bourbon and other alcohol related ramblings. All of life’s problems caused and solved by whiskey.

If the river was whiskey

…and I was a duck, I’d dive to the bottom and I’d never come up. What you know about Charlie Poole?

I have been lurking around straightbourbon.com forums and have been taking names and really they know their stuff. I went to bevmo today and bought a bottle of Elmer T. Lee and Eagle Rare both are single barrel bottles. I prefer the Elmer T. Lee though, it is simply delicious. I have also purchased a 20 year old bottle of Pappy Van Winkle and another bottle of the 12 year old Special Reserve, Lot B. I think Elmer T. Lee and the Special Reserve are tied for my favorite after work sippers.

The 20 year old is awesome but the fact that it’s a $100 a bottle has me rarely drinking it unless it’s a special occasion… like friday or days I mourn the loss of my father (the 12 of every month) or something else (the day I quit my job and go somewhere where they actually pay me at least half of what my time is worth). It’s only been around for a few weeks but every now and then a special day will come up and I will pug a few fingers.

And now for photos from other peoples sites:

Elmer T. Lee

Eagle Rare

12 year old

20 year old label

Mo Garga

As I figured a picture of the awesome full size Globby has surfaced! This guy will be available at Tentacles, Horns, and Scales at Apr. 19th Thrash Out in Tokyo. Yet another cool ass figure I will not be getting 🙁

Globby!

I suppose I will have to be happy with my minis.

Now to speak of things I actually can acquire. Today after consulting with a client in Coronado I decided to head to the liquor store a few stores down looking for a bourbon bottle I’ve yet to find here in Dago Town. They indeed had the bottle of Pappy Van Winkles 20 year Bourbon, I was ready to drop $70 on it but it was a cool $99.99, since I’m a cheap bastard I decided I should go with the Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 year old that was only $44.95.

I raced home to have a pour and my lord was it tasty. This the type of whiskey you break out for your grand dad who drinks so he can say “Damn boy that is some good bourbon!” The flavor was subtle but present, not just some warm burning sensation. At first I tasted a somewhat moldy flavor (?) but it soon morphed into a sweet almost fruity taste that was very subtle.

I don’t know if it’s because I’ve been drinking the poop spectrum of bourbon’s lately or what but it is so good. I swore by the old Woodford but I don’t know anymore. I also bought a bottle of Bulleit Frontier Whiskey upon a recommendation from Dr. Burrito himself and I soon realized why he is Dr.Burrito and not Dr. Bourbon. I can only describe it as the flavor of a liquid penny. It is now the whiskey my old lady can mix with her cola 🙂

This post started sad and ended happily, I will now retire to some foods and more sips of the sauce.

Adventures in whiskey

Recently after paying thirty two bucks for a bottle of Single Barrel I just could not get myself to cough up fifty for a bottle that will more than likely be gone in two or three days. A good friend also recommended I try Woodford bourbon whiskey (now that I drink everybody has a recommendation ha ha) so when my last bottle of single barrel was empty on Saturday I figured it was a good time to try out that Woodford. So I went to a nearby liquor store and tried to pick it up, unfortunately it was seventy five dollars for a 750 ml bottle. At that point I shit and walked out of the store… empty handed.

I decided I would try Vons for some Single Barrel since I did not want to go home empty handed. Vons had none, but they did however have Gentleman’s Jack which is like regular jack just filtered through the charcoal twice. It was yellow like pee and was only 80 proof, which after drinking five bottles of the Single Barrel was noticeably less “potent” and much less flavorful. I had to drink twice as much to feel good and ran out in a hurry.

woodford juice

Today I stopped by mom’s house to pick up a package and mow the lawn (which to my surprise was already mowed?.. and me package wasn’t there) The package did not arrive so I decided I would stop by the liquor store by my mom’s house. I walked in and looked for the Woodford which was for sale at the amazing price of $25.99!!! I damn near shit again, and bought a bottle as I was unsure as to why it was sooooo cheap. I came home started sippin’ and it’s damn good. Better than the Single Barrel? I don’t know… I really grew to love the flavor of the Single Barrel. This Woodford is also 94 proof and does have my head spinning so I guess it’s all good. Odds are I will buy more as it’s way too cheap to pass up. My mission: to buy every bottle at the liquor store by my mom’s house.

So Woodford gets a twisted two thumbs up. Will write a more in depth review of it when I’m a little less sauced. Drink responsibly folks.

Riddle me this

So I have begun drinking the second bottle my mom bought me and it taste different from the first bottle BUT… they’re both from the same barrel. Barrel # 7-2472 you are harsh like gasoline chased with razor blades. I took a shot today and it left me unable to inhale for like two seconds once I gained the ability to breathe in and swallow I realized my eyes were watering. This bottle makes me howl very loud before I sip it and even louder after I sip it. I don’t know… the shit is like liquid sandpaper. Does it make my face numb after two shots? Yes Indeedy!

Today I made beef stew and I’m getting quite good at it. I don’t mean to toot my own horn but TOOOOOOOOT!!!! It is tasty and goes great with a lil’ Hank and single barrel Tennessee whiskey (even if it’s a rugged barrel).

Two reasons my mom’s cooler than yours

Tennessee whiskey from the navy exchange at retarded discounted prices! A semi fresh batch from July 2007. I am really looking forward to giving it the taste test.
Sweet, sweet single barrel

Hot Toddy Time!

I’m sick as a dog and you know there’s only one cure all for these type a’ things. I am crossing my fingers and doing strange dances in hopes that it is NOT another walking pneumonia. That was the worst shit EVER! I wouldn’t wish upon the worst, nobody really deserves a lung infection.

Single Barrel Pimpin’